Harding Hotel - Dublin

Budget-friendly hotel opposite Christ Church Cathedral with nightly live Irish music

Location & Surroundings

Harding Hotel sits directly across from Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin's Temple Bar district, placing guests within a 10-minute walk of Trinity College, Dublin Castle, and the Guinness Storehouse. The Airlink bus 747 and Hop-On Hop-Off buses stop nearby, providing regular all-day service to the airport and city sights. Discounted parking is available at the nearby Q-Park, and the hotel offers flexible early check-in and late check-out options.

On-Site Dining

The Copper Alley Bistro serves a fusion of Irish and international cuisine using local ingredients, offering breakfast options including a full Irish breakfast for an additional charge with no need to pre-book. Darkey Kelly's Bar also provides a wide range of drinks and pub food, with a menu that includes a full Irish breakfast, scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and avocado mash, and beef and Guinness stew with mash and wholemeal soda bread. Both the bistro and the bar are accessible from the hotel lobby, and guests can order from a la carte breakfast menus served from 8:00 to 11:30.

Live Entertainment

Darkey Kelly's Bar features live music entertainment every night, often traditional Irish music that draws both guests and locals. The bar is a popular spot, so getting there before 6 p.m. is advised to secure a seat, and the pub also hosts live sport events on occasion. The music is generally audible from rooms above the bar until around midnight, but guests can request a higher floor for less noise.

Accommodations & Rooms

All rooms at Harding Hotel are en-suite, fully air-conditioned, and decorated in warm colors, with flat-screen TVs, hairdryers, tea/coffee-making facilities, and an in-room safe. Many rooms offer views of Christchurch Cathedral, and the hotel provides comfortable adjoining rooms for families and groups. Single rooms, twin rooms, double rooms, and triple rooms are available, and all public areas are non-smoking.

Guest Conveniences

The 24-hour front desk offers luggage storage before check-in and after check-out, and the hotel provides a fridge and safe in every room as well as ironing facilities upon request. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and vending machines, a trouser press, and fax/photocopying services are accessible. Security features include CCTV in common areas and outside the property, key card access, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers.

• Location: Opposite Christ Church Cathedral, steps from Temple Bar
• Dining: Copper Alley Bistro with fusion Irish cuisine & full Irish breakfast
• Entertainment: Live traditional Irish music every night at Darkey Kelly's Bar
• Rooms: Air-conditioned en-suite rooms with cathedral views and adjoining options
• Convenience: 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, early check-in/late check-out
• Transport: Nearby Airlink bus 747 and Hop-On Hop-Off bus stops